This pistachio toasted coconut pie crust is proof that pie crust doesn’t have to be boring. Ground pistachios and pan toasted coconut will take your pie to the next level.

pistachio toasted coconut pie crust

Pie crust may be my favorite thing about pie.

I’m one of those people who will eat my husbands (or anyone’s really) edge of  crimped, braided, or if I’m lucky, it’s a double pie crust. I’ve been this way since I was a kid and feel that a pie’s crust is just as important as its filling (if not more).

SO I made this delicious pistachio toasted coconut pie crust to go with a delicious pumpkin pie recipe that I’ll be sharing shortly. But I’ll admit that I held my breath each and every step of the way, when it came to rolling it out, draping it into my pie plate, baking it and then finally being able to slip a forkful of it into my mouth. #drama

The end result? A buttery, toasty and nutty crust. And utterly delicious.

ingredients for pistachio toasted coconut pie crust

I put my pistachios in my mini food processor and pulsed until finely ground. Dumped them out and added the coconut (that I pan toasted) and pulsed until it was the same size as the pistachios.

Then I gathered all my dry ingredients along with the ice cold butter, cold water and my food processor. [affiliate link.]

dry ingredients in food processor

Add all the dry ingredients into your food processor  and do quick pulses to combine.

add in ice cold water

Next, add in the ice cold unsalted butter.

pulse

Pulse a few times to work the butter into the dry ingredients (at this point it should still be in big chunks) before adding 2 to 3 tablespoons of ice cold water into the food processor hole while constantly pulsing. The pie dough should be crumbly.

shape into a disc

Dump the pie dough onto a clean work surface and shape it into a flat disc. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, then throw it into your fridge and let it chill for 30 minutes.

roll and fit pie plate

Lastly, drape it over your pie plate. Press the dough to fit, crimp the edges and pop it back into your fridge for 15 to 20 minutes.

Note: this pistachio toasted coconut pie crust is a little more delicate than traditional pie dough. Please keep in mind that you’ll need to handle it carefully. But once you have it in your pie plate, you can easily mold it and patch any tears easily. And this crust holds up perfectly once baked. Trust me it’s worth it.

Also, this crust is only meant as a bottom crust for single crust pies and wouldn’t work as a double pie crust. Also the crust edges tend to brown quickly, so either cover edges with strips of aluminum foil or use a pie crust shield.

Use this pie dough with the pie filling of your dreams OR wait for that pumpkin pie recipe I’ll be posting, it’s a good one!

Other Pie Crust Recipes:

pistachio toasted coconut pie crust

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Yield: 1 9-inch bottom pie crust

Pistachio Toasted Coconut Pie Crust

This pistachio toasted coconut pie crust is proof that pie crust doesn't have to be boring. Ground pistachios and pan toasted coconut will take your pie to the next level.
Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut, I use Bob's Red Mil
  • 1/2 cup finely ground pistachios
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unbleached all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 stick butter, cut into pats and chilled until ice cold (I stick it in the freezer)
  • ice cold water

Equipment

Instructions 

  • In a small skillet toast the coconut, stirring often. About 8 minutes. Cool and add to a mini food processor and pulse until ground.
  • Place coconut, pistachios, flour, sugar and salt into the bowl of your food processor, fitted with the blade attachment. Quickly pulse a few times to combine.
  • Add in butter and pulse a few times, butter should still be in large clumps. While pulsing, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of ice cold water. Turn the dough out onto a clean surface, form into a disc and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling it out and fitting it into a pie plate.
  • Once you have crimped the edges, chill the pie crust for 15 to 20 minutes before adding the filling and baking.
  • *The pie crust edges tend to brown quickly, cover with foil or a pie crust shield.
Serving: 1recipe, Calories: 1181kcal, Carbohydrates: 146g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 57g, Saturated Fat: 28g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g, Monounsaturated Fat: 16g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 1770mg, Potassium: 996mg, Fiber: 17g, Sugar: 32g, Vitamin A: 258IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 96mg, Iron: 10mg
Author: Laurie McNamara
Course: Desserts & Sweet Treats
Cuisine: American